What are the Documents Required for PIO to OCI Conversion?

Here are some of the common mistakes that applicant makes while filing an OCI application, which lead to the rejection of the application. 

 

1. Attaching poor-quality, blurry photos. 
2. Not uploading a good quality signature or ot matched with the supporting documents. 
3. Forgot to upload all the supporting documents. 
4. Providing an incorrect passport number or date of issue of the passport. 
5. Entering incorrect names, place of birth, and date of birth. 
6. Providing wrong numbers and email addresses. 
7. Incorrect address in the OCI conversion application form. 
8. Application Form Part B was not signed by the parents of a minor. 

 

For the proof of address, you can submit: 

 

• Driving license

 

• Utility bill, gas bill, electric bill, telephone bill

 

• You can provide a valid lease agreement. 

 

• Income Tax return

 

• A valid identity card issued by the government

 

 The documents required for the PIO to OCI conversion application are: 

 

• A recently clicked digital photo

 

• You need to submit your digital signature with blue ot back ink, and it should match your supporting documents. 

 

• A copy of the current passport with a validity of minimum 6 months. 

 

• Original and copies of the PIO card. 

 

• You need to provide a copy of your employment or work letter. 

 

• If the applicant is a minor, then he needs to submit a duly signed parental authorization, and must have a parent's signature on the OCI application form. 

 

• If the applicant is a minor, you need to provide a copy of the birth certificate.